Not all K-12 students in Bogota, Colombia, have the opportunity to receive English language and/or technology lessons. This Mercer On Mission program will address this lack of resources and support in the public education system by providing technology and English language workshops to K-12 students in one of the underprivileged neighborhoods in the capital city.
Students participating in this Mercer On Mission program will be able to prepare and run English language and technology workshops for K-12 Colombian students. Participants will acquire new skills in real social contexts, expand their vision of the world, learn about the reality of the education system in Colombia and, most importantly, make a lasting impact on the lives of the students and faculty of Gimnasio Colombo Andino. Students do not need to speak Spanish to be able to participate in this program.
I had an amazing experience on Mercer On Mission in Colombia. I had the opportunity to teach English at a local school, which allowed me to make connections and give back to the community. I also made new friends, experienced Colombian culture and saw Bogotá. The trip was special because I wasn’t just visiting another country, but I was contributing to the community while learning from it. I would encourage everyone to attend a Mercer On Mission because you not only learn and grow, but you also make new friends and create memories that last.
Students are required to sign up for six hours of credit. The registrar will enroll you in courses for your program, including one class from each of the program's faculty.
